Joe Link 2 Posted August 26, 2014 I apologize if this isn't the correct place to put this, or even if it belongs on the forum, but I'd like to get some feedback/insight. I'm looking to spend $300-$600 on 2"x5" die-cut decals for my business. One word is white, the other is red, does that count as one color or two? I've never ordered this type of decal before, so I'd appreciate any tips you can give me for getting the best value for my money, as well as some sources I should check out. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 26, 2014 I'm sure offers will be along soon but it will be much cheaper to get machine cut - creating a die will cost more than the decals I would think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moody Blue 505 Posted August 26, 2014 I'd call it a two color decal and you may be in luck that's what most members on here do for a living... now let the bidding war begin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Hah, thanks guys! I'm sure offers will be along soon but it will be much cheaper to get machine cut - creating a die will cost more than the decals I would think What's the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 26, 2014 Die cut is just that a die that stamps out a design. Most on here use a computer aided plotter with a blade that follows the computers directions. A die makes 1 shape, a plotter can make infinite designs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Ah, very cool. So for my logo, would it make a difference? * Note, the black will be white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted August 26, 2014 What is die cut? I see that alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 26, 2014 This is a die-cut decal http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0511/4461/products/20120305_221614.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 26, 2014 Not really. You remember the sheets of sticker when you were a kid? They were die cut. You only use die cut when doing thousands and thousands of the same thing usually. Your logo is no problem with a plotter at the numbers you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the info. I'm thinking the number of decals for the initial order will come out somewhere between 1,000 and 2,500. I'm not sure how quickly we'll need to re-order, but I'm hoping fairly quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted August 27, 2014 Your not going to get 1,000 - 2,500 decals at $600. Maybe you should save a little more, buy your own plotter and cut them as you need them until you can justify having a die made. You could always look into getting them printed, but you still are not going to get anywhere near those numbers of decals with what most charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 27, 2014 rotary die cutting machine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 27, 2014 Wholesale print would be near $1 each. At that budget you may need to learn Chinese and look to outsourcing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 27, 2014 dies - waiting to cut something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 27, 2014 actually that small and printed on the cheap stuff could be done in that range - with a simple shape like rectangle - defiantly not contour each letter though :/That distressed font would be darn near impossible to cut on a plotter and no way I would contour all those letters and weed them - in that case Jay is right learn chinese 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 27, 2014 Been doing a lot of those eroded fonts in siser lately which is why I am not bidding on this. I know better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 27, 2014 die cutting ruffles the feathers like someone referring to a magazine as a clip - they should be shot till they can tell the difference! a magazine has a spring - a clip doesn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 27, 2014 Ok so how come my heat press says it's ready to print? That one drives me bonkers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 27, 2014 I appreciate the feedback, guys. Any suggestions as to what would look best on a vehicle, in my price range? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djque 246 Posted August 27, 2014 I appreciate the feedback, guys. Any suggestions as to what would look best on a vehicle, in my price range? just take away the distressed look. its a cutter and weed hater. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 27, 2014 It looks like dies in that size are around $100-$150. If I bought a die, could we keep the distressed look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted August 27, 2014 The little pieces will have to be removed manually even if die cut. It's a waste of time and money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 27, 2014 even die cut they would be printed first then put thru the die 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted August 27, 2014 stouse.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Link 2 Posted August 27, 2014 Hmm, just thinking out loud here. I really appreciate all the replies! Could the shape of the letters/font be retained, with the distressed look removed? If I wanted to keep the distressed look 'inside' the font, by having black ink printed on the white and red, would that work? It would still appear distressed, but the die-cut lines would be solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites